Minnesota Twins' Delmon Young sits alone on the pitchers mound while talking on his mobile phone after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009. The Twins advance to the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

Minnesota Twins' Delmon Young sits alone on the pitchers mound while talking on his mobile phone after the Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-5 in their MLB American League Central Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 6, 2009. The Twins advance to the American League Division Series against the New York Yankees.

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  1. This image provided by Family Theater Productions shows a film crew filming a scene from Faith Bowl III in Los Angeles, hosted by 2009 Minnesota Twins pitcher Bobby Keppel, right, and 15-year MLB veteran and five-time all-star Mike Sweeney, left, and 16-year MLB catcher and 12-time all-star Mike Piazza.
  2. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in this October 6, 2009 file photograph. Mauer, the American League MVP, and the Twins have reached agreement on a 10-year $200 million contract extension, according to media reports on Monday.
  3. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a RBI double in the fifth inning scoring New York Yankees' Derek Jeter for the American League's third run of Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis, in this July 14, 2009 file photograph. Mauer, the American League MVP, and the Twins have reached agreement on a 10-year $200 million contract extension, according to media reports on Monday. Picture taken July 14, 2009.
  4. Minnesota Twins fans look at a model of the team's new ballpark, Target Field, set to open in the spring, during the TwinsFest baseball event at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
  5. Minnesota Twins infielder Alexi Casilla, left, talks with Dylan Komorouski, 5, of New Richmond, Wis., during an autograph session at the TwinsFest baseball event at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
  6. A fan waits in line, holding a ball and jersey to be signed by Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at TwinsFest in Minneapolis.
  7. Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer, left, and pitcher Kevin Slowey bump fists after they finished signing autographs on the opening day of TwinsFest, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Minneapolis. Twins front office staffer Nancy O'Brien, center, retrieves the last item signed by Mauer for a fan. MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT.
  8. Jerry Bell, President of Twins Sports Inc., adjusts his Minnesota Twins cap before speaking at a news conference to mark the hand off of the new Target Field from Mortenson Construction to the Twins in the team's locker room at the new stadium in Minneapollis, Minn. on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.
  9. Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Ni Fu-te delivers to the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning of their MLB American League baseball game in Detroit, Michigan in this October 1, 2009 file photo. A chain of injuries suffered by New York Yankees player Wang Chien-ming has thrust a pair of more obscure Taiwan-born Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, such as Ni, into the limelight as dejected fans in Taiwan seek someone else to support.
  10. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Minnesota Twins batter Justin Morneau fouls a ball off his cheek during the first inning of their MLB American League baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto September 9, 2009.
  11. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer hugs his mother Theresa Mauer before speaking to the media about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  12. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, center, and his family poses for a photograph after a news conference about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  13. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer speaks about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  14. This image provided by Family Theater Productions shows a film crew filming a scene from Faith Bowl III in Los Angeles, hosted by 2009 Minnesota Twins pitcher Bobby Keppel.
  15. Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span, left, and pitcher Scott Baker model the team's new uniforms for the upcoming season Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Minneapolis.
  16. Minnesota Twins outfielder Denard Span models the team's new opening day and Saturday home games uniform Monday, Nov. 16, 2009 in Minneapolis.

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  1. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a double in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers during their MLB American League Cental Division playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in this October 6, 2009 file photograph. Mauer, the American League MVP, and the Twins have reached agreement on a 10-year $200 million contract extension, according to media reports on Monday.
  2. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a RBI double in the fifth inning scoring New York Yankees' Derek Jeter for the American League's third run of Major League Baseball's All-Star game in St. Louis, in this July 14, 2009 file photograph. Mauer, the American League MVP, and the Twins have reached agreement on a 10-year $200 million contract extension, according to media reports on Monday. Picture taken July 14, 2009.
  3. Minnesota Twins fans look at a model of the team's new ballpark, Target Field, set to open in the spring, during the TwinsFest baseball event at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
  4. Minnesota Twins infielder Alexi Casilla, left, talks with Dylan Komorouski, 5, of New Richmond, Wis., during an autograph session at the TwinsFest baseball event at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010.
  5. Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer, left, and pitcher Kevin Slowey bump fists after they finished signing autographs on the opening day of TwinsFest, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Minneapolis. Twins front office staffer Nancy O'Brien, center, retrieves the last item signed by Mauer for a fan. MANDATORY CREDIT; ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS OUT; MAGS OUT; TWIN CITIES TV OUT.
  6. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, center, and his family poses for a photograph after a news conference about winning the American League Most Valuable Player award, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
  7. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander talks to reporters during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  8. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander shakes hands with Tigers President and General Manager David Dombrowski during the press conference to announce the signing of Verlander to a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  9. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander talks to reporters during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  10. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander is all smiles during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  11. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander looks on during the press conference to announce his signing of a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.
  12. DETROIT - FEBRUARY 04: Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander listens as Tigers President and General Manager David Dombrowski speaks during the press conference to announce the signing of Verlander to a 5 year contract extension at Comerica Park on February 4, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan.

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